Police also advise that the "towing of vehicles parked along the parade route will start at 6 a.m."

Santa's six-kilometre route will take him from Christie Street, along Bloor Street West to Avenue Road, south on Queen's Park and University Avenue to Front Street East, ending at the St. Lawrence Market.

The 108th edition of the parade will have some new wrinkles, including a Track Santa app that will let parents know when Santa will arrive.